Experienced Audit Associate, Nonprofit
At a glance
Junior Audit & Controls role at Cliftonlarsonallen. Boston · full-time · $65,000–$106,000 base.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Carry out audit and accounting work tied to issues specific to nonprofit clients
- Examine complex transactions, then prepare financial statements and accompanying reports
- Plan staff assignments, review their work, and guide their training and development
- Update managers or principals on engagement progress and issues, while gathering client information to close work on time
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related area is required
- At least one year in professional services; completed internships may count toward this experience
Who this fits
This role suits someone ready to handle audit engagements and oversee, train and mentor staff. You’ll work from a New England office and travel to client sites, with occasional overnight trips possible. A current CPA or eligibility to take the CPA exam is preferred, not required.
From the employer
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP is hiring an Experienced Audit Associate to service our Nonprofit clients in New England. As an Experienced Audit Associate, you will perform significant audit and other assurance engagements for our clients, build relationships, and assure continued close personal attention to their needs. CLA auditors get the footing they need to step confidently into leadership positions and more specialized practice areas. This position will be and in-office role based out of any one of our New England offices.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Experienced Audit Associate role:
Perform a wide range of audit and accounting procedures impacting industry-specific issues.
Audit complex areas or transactions as well as prepare financial statements and related reports.
Schedule, delegate, and review the work of staff.
Supervise, train, and mentor staff.
Keep Manager or Principal informed of engagement status and issues.
Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information to ensure timely engagement wrap-up.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
Current CPA or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
1 year of relevant experience in professional services required (completed internship(s) may qualify as related experience)
Ability to travel to client sites which may also require infrequent overnight travel.
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $65,000.00 – $106,000.00.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits, click here.